Let’s develop the child as a whole
One question that my teachers and I are frequently asked by Perform parents is “Where should my child be at this stage”? And if I’m completely honest, as a mother myself, it’s a question that I find myself asking about my own children too.
I guess, as parents, that’s our job. We worry about our children’s well-being and happiness so it’s only natural to show our love and care by looking out for potential problems and “measuring” them against benchmarks.
Having said that, maybe we should relax a little? Read more »
My Favourite Things for half-term fun
With half-term virtually upon us and a two and four year old to entertain, I’ve been finalising plans for next week and thought I’d share my recommended family days out. So, in the words of Maria Von Trapp (an icon when it comes to entertaining children) and, in no particular order, “these are a few of my favourite things”…
This is an all-time favourite and, although we live in London, the 45 minute journey to Beaconsfield is well worth the drive. Handily located just off the M40 or 25 minutes on the train from Marylebone (station is a 5 minute walk), this really is such a lovely place to visit. Read more »
Serious Fun
I was chatting with a friend of mine today about her new job. She’s now a “Play Specialist” at a Central London Hospital. The role has many different responsibilities but her major focus is on using “play” to prepare children for treatment, distract them during procedures such as injections and help them to understand what they have experienced. Hence the title “Play Specialist”.
She says that sometimes she has only one hour to get to know a child before they have a major procedure and that the best way to get to know them is to simply start playing with them straight away. This enables her to make almost immediate decisions about their personality so she can work out how to support them in whatever they are about to go through. Read more »
